Arnetta Pryor
Richmond,VA
Summary
With over twenty years of experience, I've honed exceptional assessment skills and a deep understanding of substance abuse, significantly impacting community members in crisis. My expertise in developing therapeutic relationships and employing teamwork has fostered meaningful community connections and enhanced treatment outcomes, showcasing my dedication to empowering those in crisis. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Central State Hospital-Forensic Unit
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Assisted with assessing patient's mental state for legal proceedings, such as a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation.
- Participated with interprofessional staff and incarcerated patients to conduct treatment team reviews to evaluate progress and recommend changes.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families.
- Utilized EHR to maintain accurate and timely documentation of all treatment plans, recommendations, and interactions with incarcerated patients.
Intern
Align Integrated Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Organized files, spreadsheets, and maintained up-to-date EHR.
- Performed independent assessments to evaluate medical history, perform psychiatric evaluations, identify risk factors, and diagnose mental illness.
- Collaborated with patients to create treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, counseling, lifestyle guidance, and prescribed medication and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. Provided support and education to families and communities.
- Completed medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing entries. They also prepare and submit reports and summaries to agencies and funders.
- Maintain customer relations with clients and agency staff. Listened to patients' experiences and help motivate them to proceed with treatment.
Intern
PMHealth Solutions Tracey Moore Duarte PLLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized files, spreadsheets, and maintained up-to-date EHR.
- Performed independent assessments to evaluate medical history, perform psychiatric evaluations, identify risk factors, and diagnose mental illness.
- Collaborated with patients to create treatment plans that may include psychotherapy, counseling, lifestyle guidance, and prescribed medication and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. Provided support and education to families and communities.
- Completed medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing entries. They also prepare and submit reports and summaries to agencies and funders.
- Maintain customer relations with clients and agency staff. Listened to patients' experiences and help motivate them to proceed with treatment.
Behavioral Health Nurse
VCU Health
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, promoting self-awareness and effective coping strategies.
- Employed de-escalated techniques to ensure patient safety.
- Used first-hand knowledge of trauma-informed care and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and intramuscular administration, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instruction in accordance ti HIPAA.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided therapeutic crisis intervention techniques when necessary to de-escalate potentially harmful situations involving patients or staff members.
- Maintained timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of patient care, progress, and responses to treatment plans.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Social Worker/ Program Administrator II
VDSS
11.2001 - 10.2016
- Determined the validity, prioritization, and jurisdiction of child and adult protective services referrals for the 122 social service agencies for the state of Virginia.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Education
Master of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Richmond, VA06-2009
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06-1992
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Developing rapport for therapeutic relationships with patients and members of the community
- Excellent assessment skills
- Over twenty years of experience in empowering those in crisis
Timeline
Intern
Align Integrated Care
02.2024 - 05.2024
Intern
Central State Hospital-Forensic Unit
08.2023 - 12.2024
Intern
PMHealth Solutions Tracey Moore Duarte PLLC
02.2023 - 06.2023
Behavioral Health Nurse
VCU Health
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2017
Social Worker/ Program Administrator II
VDSS
11.2001 - 10.2016
Master of Science -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
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